Casillas Deletes Twitter Gay Post

Iker Casillas has deleted a tweet in which he appeared to announce his homosexuality.

The former Real Madrid and Spain goalkeeper made the announcement on Twitter to his 10m followers on Sunday afternoon.

Translated, the tweet reads: ‘I hope you respect me, I’m gay’.

Former Barcelona captain Carles Puyol responded to Casillas’ tweet.

Translated, it read: “It’s time to tell our story, Iker.”

Sky Sports News has contacted Stonewall for comment.

Casillas is considered a legend of Spanish football after being capped 167 for his country and making over 700 appearances for Real Madrid.

Recall that in a tweet published on Sunday afternoon, the ex-Spain goalkeeper said: “I hope you respect me: I’m gay.” Casillas was married to sports journalist Sara Carbonero for five years before their separation in March 2021, having had two children, both boys.

The 41-year-old received a wave of support upon his shock announcement, including from Barcelona icon and his former Spain teammate, Carles Puyol. Casillas, who retired in 2020 after suffering a cardiac arrest during training with final club Porto, is remembered for being one of football’s most successful goalkeepers.

Casillas and his former wife famously kissed on air during a post-match interview after Spain won the World Cup and have helped each other through serious health scares during their five-year-marriage.

Former Spanish international Casillas, who had to quit football after a heart attack, said in an emotional Instagram post at the time: “Both Sara and I feel enormously proud of the family we are and of having shared a love that has filled us with happiness during all our years together.

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